Sagging in my lower mouth area. I have tried fillers, but they didn’t help. Would a mini lift be appropriate? (34F) (Photo)

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Hello! My family is genetics predisposed to having a bit of sagging in the lower mouth/lower cheek area. I have tried fillers, but it didn’t not seem to correct the issue. In my 20’s, I definitely had more chipmunk cheeks and feel really wane and saggy now. I am also underweight at 104lbs. Would a mini lift be appropriate for me at 34?

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

Without a doubt, the most effective way to lift the lower mouth/cheek area would be a deep plane facelift/necklift. The best way to "lift" is by literally pulling and lifting the tissues. This is best achieved with a facelift/necklift to define the cheek, lift the corner of the mouth, and tighten the perioral area. I would recommend finding an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeon, particularly one with experience in facial surgery.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This area of the face is best treated with facelift procedures.  You are young for this procedure but fillers usually are not satisfactory in this area.  A mini lift with a short scar hidden in the contours of the ear can be hard to see and provide the best correction in this area.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. You can certainly have a mini facelift to improve the lower cheek and mouth area. You will also benefit from  some autologous fat grafting after a non surgical face tightening , with radio frequency ( ThermiTight) or HIFU. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It would be unusual to do a facelift at your age but an in person exam is really needed to be able to know for sure. There are certainly surgeons who would perform  a facelift on you if you wished

Bruce B. Kadz, MD, FACS · Answer

I believe you are too you for a facelift. Fillers and/or Morphepus8 or tightening lasers would be your best option for now.

Sagging in my lower mouth area. I have tried fillers, but they didn’t help. Would a mini lift be appropriate? (34F) (Photo)

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Sagging in my lower mouth area. I have tried fillers, but they didn’t help. Would a mini lift be appropriate? (34F) (Photo)

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Answer: Facelift at 34

Answer: Facelift at 34

Answer: Too Young

Answer: Too Young

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